Don Huffines

Comptroller of Public Accounts · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Don Huffines is the frontrunner with strong conservative credentials and Trump's endorsement, positioning himself as the anti-establishment candidate with extensive grassroots support.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

DOGE Texas — create a state Department of Government Efficiency to expose waste, fraud, and abuse
Slash property taxes using savings from government efficiency audits
Eliminate DEI programs in government and schools
No taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants
End corporate welfare and green energy subsidies
Implement gold and silver-backed currency through the Texas Bullion Depository
Fighting woke ideology and transgender policies
School voucher program with no strings attached
Strong support for Trump's deportation efforts
Expose government corruption and prosecute those stealing taxpayer dollars

Strengths Sourced

Leading in polls with Trump endorsement
Massive fundraising advantage with $15M raised
Strong MAGA and grassroots conservative support
Clear anti-establishment message resonating with voters

Concerns Sourced

Heavy reliance on self-funding raises sustainability questions
Perceived as too extreme by moderate Republicans
Past failed gubernatorial run shows statewide limitations
May face runoff despite current lead

Endorsements ✓ Verified

Donald Trump (elected official)
Ted Cruz (elected official)
Vivek Ramaswamy (public figure)
Chip Roy (elected official)
Wesley Hunt (elected official)
Keith Self (elected official)
Brandon Gill (elected official)
Ronny Jackson (elected official)
Ron Paul (elected official)
Louie Gohmert (elected official)
Matt Gaetz (elected official)
Rick Santorum (elected official)
Riley Gaines (public figure)
Charlie Kirk (public figure)
Jim McIngvale (public figure)
Mike Lindell (public figure)
Tom Ramsey (public figure)
Matt Rinaldi (elected official)
Kevin Roberts (public figure)
Mike Olcott (elected official)
Mitch Little (elected official)
Alan Schoolcraft (elected official)
Wes Virdell (elected official)
Shelley Luther (elected official)
Keresa Richardson (elected official)
Nate Schatzline (elected official)
Steve Toth (elected official)
Thomas Warren (elected official)
Allen West (public figure)
Bob Hall (elected official)
Rafael Cruz (public figure)
Lance Gooden (elected official)
Texas Right to Life (advocacy group)
Texas Family Project (advocacy group)
Texas Eagle Forum (advocacy group)
Gun Owners of America (advocacy group)
Grassroots America - We The People (advocacy group)
Protecting Texas Children (advocacy group)
Texans for Vaccine Choice (advocacy group)
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (advocacy group)
Texas State Republican Executive Committee (political organization)
Amarillo Pioneer (editorial board)
Texas Conservative Review (editorial board)
Montgomery County Tea Party (political organization)
Turning Point Action (political organization)
Denton County Conservative Coalition (political organization)
Fort Bend Conservatives PAC (political organization)
Bay Area Conservatives PAC (political organization)
Wood County Republican Women (political organization)
Texas Patriots PAC (political organization)
True Texas Project (political organization)
Young Conservatives of Texas (political organization)
Parker County Conservatives (political organization)
Tarrant County Law Enforcement Association (labor union)
Saturday Menudo Club (community organization)

Polling ✓ Verified

33% — frontrunner (UH Hobby School poll, Jan 20-31, 2026). Leads Craddick by 12 points and Hancock by 20 points

Fundraising ✓ Verified

Over $15M raised total. $10M in personal loans. $3M donation from brother. $1M+ from outside donors. $11.8M cash on hand as of Dec 2025. Heaviest spending in the race on advertising.

Sources (20)

Pro-Life + DOGE Texas | Huffines for Comptroller! (2026-02-24)
TX: Meet Don Huffines at the Range (2026-02-24)
2026 Republican Primary Endorsements - Grassroots America (2026-02-24)
Texas Primaries 2026 | University of Houston (2026-02-24)
Who’s leading in Texas’ 2026 election? New poll offers clues | khou.com (2026-02-24)
Texas Comptroller election, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Republican Party primaries in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-24)
Abbott-backed candidates face stiff competition in primaries (2026-02-24)
Some Abbott-backed candidates face political headwinds in Republican primaries – Houston Public Media (2026-02-24)
Top candidates in the 2026 Texas comptroller primary (2026-02-24)
2026 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts election - Wikipedia (2026-02-24)
Texas Primaries 2026 | Hobby School of Public Affairs (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines - Wikipedia (2026-02-24)
Donald Huffines - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Endorsement | Don Huffines For Texas Comptroller (2026-02-24)
Endorsement: Huffines Stands Out in Comptroller Primary — The Amarillo Pioneer (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines Declares Himself The “MAGA Candidate” in Texas Comptroller’s Race, Opponents Respond (2026-02-24)
Meet Don Huffines at the Range | GOA Texas (2026-02-24)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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